Video released by the Tulsa Fire Department in Oklahoma shows a dog unintentionally starting a house fire by gnawing at a lithium-ion battery.
In the video, captured by an indoor security camera in the living room of a home, two dogs and a cat are seen as one of the dogs begins gnawing at a lithium-ion battery pack, which explodes and sets the house on fire.
The blaze was subsequently put out by the swift response of firefighters, and all pets escaped the burning home through a dog door.
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A dog in Tulsa, Oklahoma accidentally started a house fire after chewing on a lithium-ion battery. (Tulsa Fire Department)
“If there had been no means of escape or if the family had been asleep at the time, the outcome could have been much worse,” said Andy Little, public information officer for the Tulsa Fire Department.
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Little added that lithium-ion batteries can “store a lot of energy in a compact space,” making them useful for charging mobile devices.
“Many people store these batteries in their homes for convenience but are unaware of the potential dangers they pose,” Little said in the video.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which was caused by a lithium-ion battery. (Tulsa Fire Department)
“When using lithium-ion batteries, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines, use only approved chargers and keep them out of reach of children and pets.”
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The US National Fire Agency recommends that all lithium-ion battery users stop charging their devices once the battery is fully charged.
